Which is cheaper, the Halios Universa II or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Halios Universa II is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Universa II or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Halios Universa II wears larger at 38mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Universa II or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Halios Universa II is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Universa II or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Halios Universa II run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Halios Universa IIvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Halios Universa II

universa-ii-5n-gold

MSRP $995

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Universa II38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Universa II40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Universa II100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Universa II$995

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38mm

29mm

Thickness

11.8mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

33.4mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gold

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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